Avalanche Forecast
Regions: North Shore, Powell River, Sasquatch, Sky Pilot, South Coast, Stave, Tetrahedron.
Exercise caution around steep sunny slopes, where wet surface snow may remain unstable.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanche was reported, but field observations are limited. Old debris from natural wet avalanches may still be visible from last weekend.
Snowpack Summary
The top 50 cm of the snowpack is wet. A couple of decomposing crusts may be found in the top 1 to 1.5 m. The remainder of the snowpack is dense and well-bonded. At lower elevations, the snowpack is isothermal and coverage is thin.
Weather Summary
Friday night
Partly cloudy. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +5°C. Freezing level 3000 m.
Saturday
A mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +6°C. Freezing level 2500 m.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with 3 to 8 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2°C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Monday
Sunny. 30 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +3°C. Freezing level 1800 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Rocks will heat up with daytime warming and may become trigger points for loose wet avalanches.
- Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Small loose wet avalanches are possible on steep slopes at all elevations, especially with strong sun.
Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5